Candidates must be able to meet in the morning on the third Wednesday of each month, and be currently active within the chamber, according to an organization news release. Prior board experience and community involvement are preferred.

The chamber this year took over operations of the Siesta Key Crystal Classic Master Sand Sculpting competition and is involved with various other events. The board also watches Sarasota County government affairs.

Parties interesting in being a candidate for the board of directors should contact Siesta Chamber Executive Director Kevin Cooper by email at kevin@siestakeychamber.com.

+ Siesta bicycle thefts continue this monthAt least three Siesta Key residents reported bicycle thefts this month, joining more than five reported thefts last month, according to Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office records.

A majority of the bicycles reported missing were left unlocked in front of Siesta homes or condominiums, said Deputy Jason Murzcek during a Siesta Key Association meeting earlier this month.

Murzcek told SKA members that the trend was expected to pick up as part-time Siesta residents return to the island with their bicycles, and to consider locking any bicycles and keeping them out of public view to avoid thefts.